Anat Vidor, president of the Women's International Zionist Organization (WIZO), has emphasized the importance of civil society in maintaining democratic balance. In a recent statement, she said: 'Give power to civil society. Because otherwise we will teeter on the edge of totalitarianism. Not instead of the government. Alongside it.'
WIZO, founded in 1920, is one of the largest women's organizations in Israel, focusing on social welfare, education, and advocacy for women and children. Vidor, who has led the organization since 2020, has been a vocal proponent of strengthening civil society institutions.
Her comments come amid ongoing debates in Israel about the role of non-governmental organizations in public life. Vidor's vision positions WIZO as a complementary force to government efforts, not a replacement.
